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How will you test for the gas which is liberated when hcl reacts with an active metal ?

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When HCl reacts with a metal, hydrogen gas will be evolved. To test this gas, insert a burning splinter into the outlet of gas, the flame will be extinguished with a pop sound. This will confirm the gas is hydrogen.
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